Private Project

LEAF Plays the Portland House of Music

Young Portland, Maine-based band LEAF plays their biggest show yet at the Portland House of Music. This short documentary follows them through the hours before, during, and after the show.

  • Cash Cassidy
    Director
  • Max Jones
    Key Cast
  • Emma Derhak
    Key Cast
  • Josh Libby
    Key Cast
  • Eden York
    Key Cast
  • Caleb Vickery
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Band, Vlog, Concert
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Southern Maine
  • Yale Student Film Festival
    New Haven, Connecticut
    United States
    April 14, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Documentary Nomination
  • First Frame Film Festival
    Leicester, England
    United Kingdom
    April 27, 2024
    European Premiere
    Non-Fiction Film Nomination
  • Vermont Film & Folklore Festival
    Manchester, VT
    United States
    May 24, 2024
    Vermont Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Maine International Film Festival
    Waterville, Maine
    United States
    July 20, 2024
    Maine Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Flint Youth Film Festival
    Flint, Michigan
    United States
    July 27, 2024
    Mid-West Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Atlantis Film Awards
    Chula Vista, California
    United States
    August 17, 2024
    Best Film Editing
  • Treasure Coast International Film Festival
    Fort Pierce, FL
    United States
    October 18, 2024
    Florida Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Cash Cassidy

Cash grew up with digital cameras and YouTube. He's been making movies since day one.

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Director Statement

I'm good friends with LEAF. When they were to play their first big hometown show, it seemed obvious that I should follow them around for the day with a camera. Our friendship allowed me to move in close and capture intimate moments without disrupting the vibe. The result is this cozy little documentary with an honest view of a tight-knit band savoring their first taste of success.